How to Manage Back Pain During Pregnancy!

One of the most common side effects of pregnancy for women across the country is back pain.

It’s no wonder back pain is such a common complaint, as the body is gaining more weight, your centre of gravity is lowered and your ligaments are starting to relax to prepare your body for labour.

Did you know…

Gentle exercise to strengthen the core abdominal muscles can help to take some of the strain off your back and prevent acute localised pain in your lower back.

Most women often find back pain most intense when they’ve been in the same position for along time as the muscles start to become stiff. Always make sure to change your position regularly and use the appropriate support, such as a cushion when sitting or sleeping, and a lumbar role when exercising.

Remember…

Posture can also be key to managing lower back pain. When you’re moving around make sure to bend from the knees and keep your back straight. Don’t forget to move your feet when turning as this can help prevent excess twisting on the spine!

Keep these principles of good posture in mind to help relieve any stress on your spine: stand up straight and tall, hold your chest high, keep your shoulders and back relaxed and use a comfortably wide stance to keep your upper body fully supported.

Did you know…

Exercising in water, such as attending aquanatal sessions, can be an effective way of exercising the muscles without out causing any damage. This is due to the fact the buoyancy of the water can help provide you with the extra support your body will need!

Remember…

Although back pain is common during pregnancy, it is important to make sure you’re getting the right exercise. Attending a class or speaking to a GP is a useful way to know you’re taking care of your body in the best way possible.

Try some gentle yoga exercises or going for a walk as a way to incorporate some exercise into your day and keeping your muscles active.

I have been going to the clinic for a couple of months now due to pregnancy PGP and Imogen has been absolutely fantastic! She has really helped ease the pain caused by PGP and restore movement. Would definitely recommend to anyone suffering from the aches and pains of pregnancy.

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I took a bit of a gamble after I found them on Google when I put my back out but I'm very pleased to say I wasn't disappointed & after a few appointments my back is feeling much better.
They have what seems very up to date equipment including moving beds that stretch you and the care you receive is very good in a comfortable & friendly environment.

Having suffered periodic back pain for the last 6-7 years I decided to give a chiropractor the chance to straighten me out.
I frequently have to make long journeys by car because of my job and this has led to lower back, neck and shoulder pain.
After my first visit to Gary I noticed an immediate difference to my comfort and posture. He was able to locate my problem immediately and after just one visit I awas able to walk and move with a greater degree of comfort and flexibility. After two visits I felt ‘cured’.
I now regularly visit for treatment as and when I need it, but can’t recommend Gary’s technique and manner highly enough.
He puts you at ease immediately, and identifies and treats the ailment quickly. A great all round therapy.

After months of pain in my neck and shoulders I phoned Gary on the Saturday and he fitted me in in his lunch hour on the Monday!
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Within four sessions my pain was relieved.
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I have been seeing Andrew here and he is amazing! I have gone from not even being able to walk or sit properly, in the worst pain of my life to now where I am almost 100% with both. My posture has even improved from before I hurt my back! Thank you 😊👍

I just want to write a quick note to say how satisfied I have been with my treatment. Gary is friendly and professional and provided great results right from the first session. He recommended a number of exercises which have helped maintain my improvement. If you are suffering from any sort of back or neck pain, I would highly recommend you pay these guys a visit. My only wish is that I would've gone sooner!

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Overall it's been 3 sessions and my pain and tightness have improved by about 70%. I no longer wake up with a sore neck and traps.
I looking forward to continuing my treatment. It's great to have such a professional experience at an affordable price.

Just left woooow what diffrance such a lovely man filled me with confidence and my pain is so much better back tomorrow for next session but they where so nice and fitted me in today when I called as my pain was so bad highly recommend and very reasonably priced

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I went to Gary with dull pain in my neck, upper and lower back from built up gym weight training, plus a 9-5 desk job.
Within 2 sessions my body was less tense and I had more mobility in my muscles. The dull pain had completely gone and overall feel much more positive.
Thanks, Gary!

I went to see Andrew after my specialist suggested I might have a slipped disc with the challenge that within two weeks I would be walking part of The Camino de Santiago.
Andrew immediately identified my problem as a muscular one but given time constraints we were only able to do a few sessions. From being unable to walk for more than an hour without pain I managed the 250km walk in ten days, some parts of which required nearly 40km/day.
And the only pain I suffered was from a few blisters!
Some might put it down to the miracles of St James but I reckon it had more to do with Andrew’s healing hands.
I will continue to go for monthly sessions and cannot recommend him highly enough.

I visited TW Chiropractic and Shockwave Clinic for a course of shockwave on my lower back. I was really surprised at how quickly there was a positive impact at improving a longstanding niggling pain in my facet joint. To date the gains have stayed with me so I'm really pleased and while it may not work for everyone, it's definitely worth giving it a try.

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I found his practise by chance after several unsuccessful therapies with other chiropractors. By the time I met Gary my situation felt helpless, I could not walk.
The past five years I spend on doctors appointments, has laser and ultrasound therapy, finally blocker injection. Nothing was working and the only hope seemed to be the operation.
During the first visit with Gary I had a through interview. My case was confirmed to be difficult plantar fasciitis. Gary used shockwave combined with physiotherapy.
After 5 months I can say with full confidence that my life came back to normal. I can walk again, like I used to, with no pain.
Gary is a fantastic professional, his commitment saved me from disability.
He is the best chiropractor I have met in my life, worldwide! Thank you very much again!

My treatment at the Tunbridge Wells Chiropractic and Shockwave Clinic with Gary has been First Class!.
Having been in chronic shoulder pain/Tendonitis for nearly three years with little quality of life , it was refreshing to meet someone who was interested in my welfare.
With numerous failed attempts with physiotherapy behind me , before I came to see Gary I had resigned myself to a life of pain and strong pain killers.
In just 3/4 sessions my quality of life has improved tremendously and and for that I am eternally grateful.
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I only wish I had found Gary sooner .

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He’s always welcoming, explains the treatment clearly and is very competitively priced.
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